The iSchool Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate the achievements of graduates from UBC iSchool (Library, Archival and Information Studies). The Awards recognize exceptional accomplishments by our alumni at the local, regional, national or global level. Nominate a colleague or fellow alum and help celebrate their achievements.

Nominees must be UBC iSchool (Library, Archival and Information Studies) graduates, and must consent to being nominated for the award. Nominations are encouraged from colleagues, fellow alumni and employers.

Nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award must be received by September 15, 2018.

May 20, 2018The ALA David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award recognizes recent articles that include significant new research related to the understanding and promotion of multiculturalism in libraries in North America.Read more

October 29, 2017The Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship is awarded to a candidate who has demonstrated exceptional success in enhancing the public recognition and appreciation of librarianship.Read more